FDA Recall Terminated

Dura Guard, Dural Repair Patch with Apex Processing. For use as a dura substitute for the closure of dura mater during neurosurgery. Product Code: DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN

Recall: Z-0339-2014 · Initiated October 28, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0339-2014
Event Number
66763
Firm
Synovis Surgical Innovations, Inc.
FEI Number
2183620
Product Code
GXQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging change control
Initiated
October 28, 2013
Posted
November 18, 2013
Terminated
June 3, 2014
Address
2575 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, 55114-1073

Description

Dura Guard, Dural Repair Patch with Apex Processing. For use as a dura substitute for the closure of dura mater during neurosurgery. Product Code: DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0209SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0404SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN DG0608SN

Reason

Synovis, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., is recalling certain shipments of VASCUGUARD and DURA-GUARD because Synovis, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., is recalling certain shipments of VASCUGUARD and DURA-GUARD because the shipping configurations in which the 6 fluid ounce units containing a specific revision of the Instructions for Use (IFU) shipped in a divided cell shipping

Action

A customer notification letter dated 10/28/13 was sent to all customers who purchased the Vascu Guard and the Dura Guard. The letter informs the customers of the problem identified and the actions to be taken. Customers with any questions regarding the recall are instructed to contact Customer Service unit at (800) 423-2090. If customers are distributors or if they have have distributed the recalled products to any other health care provider, they are instructed to notify their accounts and provide them with a copy of the recall notification. If customers would like Baxter to perform the recall task for them, then they are instructed to contact Stericycle at 1-866-912-8417.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

446 units